We don’t have to meet. We choose to do so. We choose to do so because we love to be together when we can. We enjoy each other’s company. There’s no obligation and so because it’s driven by that love for each other, we do it under any circumstances – rain or shine. (Photo by Stephanie […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Rain or ShineWhat happens when they leave? There was this season where my wife and I were a part of this community group. We helped to form it with another couple. Over time we gathered a small number of people in the group and we were all committed to shared goals and values. At least it looked […]
Read More When They LeaveGood friends really are priceless. There was this conversation I had with a good friend. In the conversation we recalled an intriguing practice in certain church settings. There are some who believe that church is about the people, not really about the buildings or other things. It’s about the people and relationships. Despite that, the […]
Read More Maybe Reverse The Order?Here’s an idea. But before the idea, here’s a few questions to consider: When they’re together, would you get the impression that each one has something offer that can help others? When they choose to meet, would you know that each one has a gift to share with the others? For some, they got the […]
Read More A Gathering: Here’s An IdeaAre you with me? I am a big fan of that question. If there’s anything that life teaches me is that it’s good to know who you’re with and who’s with you. It’s a real shame to claim to be a part of something only to discover that you were completely deluded. It’s also not […]
Read More We Got Through This TogetherRather than institutions and monuments to show that social clubs have lasted generations, what society looks for is a dynamic community growing in love. They won’t see that through activities for the sake of activities. They won’t see that in impressive speeches from appealing individuals designed to captivate without content. They won’t see that in […]
Read More Prayer for Change – ServingIt’s a skill. It’s a gift. It’s something wonderful to experience. You just have to give some people the slightest opportunity and they will get to chatting for ages. They will talk and talk and talk and talk and it’s a great effort for them to finally reach the end of what they’re saying. Then […]
Read More Sharing: A Conversation PieceThe metaphor is beautiful. The composer puts together parts for each member of the orchestra. If they are present for the symphony, it’s because they have a key role to play in making real the sound the composer had in his mind from the beginning. Everyone. His ear is so keen that in rehearsals he […]
Read More InstrumentalHe invited me to lunch. The clinching element was that he would be paying. How could I decline such and invitation? The location was comfortable and the range of food on offer was superb. As we waited for the order we conversed. He wanted a reminder of aspects of my journey to date. I was […]
Read More About the ExchangeI know, I know. the saying suggests that three’s a crowd rather than company. It’s certainly a bit awkward to feel like a spare part in a conversation. On the surface it certainly looks like it’s better to just have a one to one engagement, rather than a one to one to one. It came […]
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